Chapter 7: Lustful
The jungle remained calm, but a faint tension lingered in the air. Beams of light filtered through the thick canopy above, flickering across patches of grass and leaves like golden threads. Spirit butterflies occasionally drifted lazily past the bark of ancient trees, unaware of the silent drama unfolding beneath them.
Meng Hao sat near the base of a large spiritwood tree, the bark rough against his back. He had been deep in thought when he suddenly heard soft footsteps approaching from behind, their rhythm light and graceful.
He turned his head.
Li Yao was walking toward him. Her orange robe rippled slightly in the forest breeze, her steps fluid and calm. As she drew closer, Meng Hao didn’t say a word. His eyes simply followed her, quietly observing, unblinking. The only sound was the crunch of leaves beneath her steps.
Li Yao reached him, her expression carrying a hint of mischief and warmth. "Junior brother," she asked gently, "could you stand up? Or do you want me to help you stand—or carry you?"
Meng Hao didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he furrowed his brows, lowering his eyes with a contemplative look. A gust of wind rustled nearby branches, and spirit birds scattered at the motion.
Suddenly, a familiar ding echoed in his ears.
[Ding. It has been detected that the host currently has no points and will therefore fail this test, leading to mission failure.]
[Hence, host is presented with two choices:]
1.) Seduce Li Yao and have her help you collect points to get selected. Reward: 1 month of cultivation.